Newcastle Weather in December
What's the weather like in Newcastle (N Ireland) in December 2024?
The climate in Newcastle during December can be summarized as cool and wet.
December is in the winter in Newcastle and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 7.5°C 45.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 2.2°C 35.9°F |
| Average temperature | 4.8°C 40.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 1.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 127 mm 5 ins |
| Rainy days | 19 days |
| Sea temperature | 10.1°C 50.2°F |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Windspeed | 22.3kph 14 mph |
On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Newcastle with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Newcastle
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Newcastle in December 2024.
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Newcastle weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 17.8°C 64°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 80mm 3.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 6.5°C 43.7°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 132mm 5.2ins |
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